Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Release Date Confirmed, New Trailer Unveiled

FromSoftware has finally pulled back the curtain on Elden Ring’s highly anticipated expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree. After nearly two years of radio silence since the announcement in early 2023, fans now have both a release date and a jaw-dropping trailer to pore over. Set to launch on June 21, 2024, this expansion promises to deliver a massive new chapter to what many consider one of the greatest games of the last decade.

The new trailer, which premiered on the official Bandai Namco YouTube channel, is an atmospheric feast, filled with haunting landscapes, eldritch monstrosities, and cryptic lore morsels that fans are already dissecting frame by frame. It opens with mysterious narration referencing Miquella, a key background figure from the base game, hinting that Shadow of the Erdtree will delve deeper into this character’s troubled past and potential influence on the Lands Between.

Most notably, the trailer introduces a slew of new enemies and at least two never-before-seen boss encounters, featuring battles that look to rival the likes of Maliketh and Malenia in scale and brutality. New weapons and armor sets were briefly glimpsed, offering a tantalizing sneak peek at expanded build possibilities and previously unseen combat mechanics—including what appears to be a new magic type tied to spectral flame.

FromSoftware has confirmed that access to the DLC will require players to have defeated Mohg, Lord of Blood, and Radahn, indicating the expansion is designed as endgame content for seasoned Tarnished. Shadow of the Erdtree will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, and will not include cross-gen save transfers—players will need to stay on their current platform to avoid losing progress.

For devoted fans of Elden Ring’s rich lore and punishing gameplay, Shadow of the Erdtree looks to be everything they hoped for and more. With June fast approaching, it’s time to dust off your greatsword, stock up on Flask of Crimson Tears, and prepare for another unforgettable journey through the Lands Between—this time, in the shadow of something far more sinister.